One of the most famous Mexican recipes: tortillas with juicy marinated and stir fried meat, sweet peppers, onions and shredded cheese, all of the authentic flavors of Mexico!
Ingredients (for 2)
- 2 beef sirloin steaks (about 360 gr. or 13 oz.)
- 1/2 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 red tomato
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt & black pepper
Directions
- In a large bowl combine: ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, deseeded and sliced jalapeños; stir well
- Add beef and coat well
- Let marinate, covered with a plastic wrap, at room temperature for 1 hour
- In the meantime, dice the onion, cut sweet peppers in long strips and set aside
- Shred the cheese and chop the red tomatoes, and set aside
- When ready, take a large heavy bottomed skillet or nonstick pan and heat some olive or vegetable oil over high heat
- When the oil is hot, add the beef and stir-fry until well browned on both sides; remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm
- In the same skillet, over medium heat, add sliced peppers and onions (drizzle some more oil if needed)
- Season with salt and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes, or until soft
- Cut beef on a cutting board into regular strips
- Return meat strips into the skillet, stir well to combine the flavors for 1 minute
- Place tortillas on a platter, add 2 or 3 spoons of meat mixture in the middle, top with sour cream, shredded cheese and red tomatoes
- Fold bottom of tortilla up over filling, fold the sides over and enjoy your fajitas!
Tips from the Chef
- You can consider adding some chopped fresh coriander or beans as an extra twist
- Jalapeño peppers have different degrees of hotness; adjust quantities accordingly and handle with care
Cambooza 